Cocktail hour reception

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Oh what a night. Never have I wished I could slow down time more than during our wedding reception. It was magical and turned out exactly as we’d envisioned– romantic. moody and elegant drawing inspiration from my favorite season: Autumn. Custom Cocktail Menu via Minted Custom Sign via Minted | Personalized Wedding Card Box via Amazon Handmade | Florals & Decor by Country Gardeners Florist Custom Seating Chart via Minted OUR RECEPTION

Here are some tips on how to plan a successful cocktail style reception that your guests will remember for a long time to come.

Give your wedding guests a moment to relax and enjoy some drinks! Here are 8 tips for a killer wedding cocktail hour. l Image by Jordan Jankun Photography

WEDDED WONDERLAND on Instagram: "The chicest cocktail hour!! The perfect way to keep the celebration going and treat your guests in between the ceremony and reception! Video: @kayla_seah #weddedwonderland #wedding #weddinginspiration #weddingcocktailhour #weddingday"

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For the cocktail hour, tables were decorated with large-sequined tablecloths in blush and centerpieces of ivory orchids and light pink roses.

After you say “I do,“ you and your guests will be SO excited to celebrate this new chapter of your lives with some bubbly, pūpū, and dancing! Hereʻs our little guide to creating that perfect cocktail hour + reception timeline (with a sample timeline to start your planning off with!).

We’re all about the guest experience 🥂👏🏼 While cocktail hour is a great time to get family photos and some more couples portraits out of the way, we don’t want to forget about everyone else who’s waiting to enter the reception. Sam & Emily chose to elevate their cocktail hour with entertainment that set the tone for an unforgettable night to come! From interactive games to timeless guestbooks, good music, and delicious bites, every detail counts in crafting the perfect guest experience…